Singapore, May 30 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth agreed Saturday to further deepen the two countries' cooperation over China, which is stepping up military coercion. At a meeting in Singapore, they also

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will speak on Saturday at the Shangri-La Dialogue.

Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed "the mutually beneficial and longstanding bilateral defence partnership" between the two…

Singapore, May 29 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi arrived in Singapore on Friday to attend the Asia Security Summit, also known as the Shangri-La Dialogue,…

Speaking in Singapore, the US Defence Secretary warned that China's military expansion risks upsetting the balance of power in the Pacific.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies Saturday that Washington remains committed to the region while softening past comments that described China as an…

Singapore, May 30 (Jiji Press)--The defense ministers of Japan, Australia and New Zealand at their meeting in Singapore on Saturday agreed to strengthen the three nations'…

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured Pacific allies Saturday that Washington remains committed to the region while softening past comments that described China as an…

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a measured tone towards China at a major defense forum on May 30, noting "rightful alarm" over Beijing's military build-up but saying the United…

Singapore, May 30 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth agreed Saturday to further deepen the two countries' cooperation…

Speaking in Singapore, Hegseth said that the region “has profound implications for U.S. security and prosperity.”

EE. UU., Japón, Australia, Filipinas y Nueva Zelanda comparten preocupación por puntos calientes del Indopacífico.

The U.S. defense secretary said there is "rightful alarm" of China's military build up. But he also struck a more moderate tone on U.S.-China relations – and notably sidestepped…

Singapore, May 31 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Sunday the recent revisions of the country's three principles on defense equipment transfers and…

Japan's defense minister took a veiled swipe at China on Sunday, pledging to keep strengthening the military despite Beijing's criticism of Tokyo's increasingly muscular security…

Japan's Defence Chief criticizes China at a security meet, affirming a stronger military stance amidst rising regional tensions.

Japan's defense minister took a veiled swipe at China Sunday, pledging to keep strengthening the military despite Beijing's criticism of Tokyo's increasingly mu

Koizumi pushes back at criticisms, flags China's opaque military buildup at Singapore forum

Nations in the Indo-Pacific are boosting their defense capabilities and cooperation. This is happening as China's military grows and the United States' regional focus is…

Asian nations strengthen defence partnerships amid China concerns

Singapore, June 1 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi paid attention to wording over China during his latest three-day visit to Singapore for participation in…